Growing up in Europe, mums were somewhat shunned in our house since they’re symbolic of death (i.e. they’re often used at funerals and to decorate graves) so we never really got to appreciate their ephemeral beauty.

See by Chloe – Ellipses Silk Crepe

Chrysanthemums have quite the opposite reputation in Japan where they’re celebrated during The Festival of Happiness (National Chrysanthemum Day), one of five ancient festival days in that country.

Dash & Albert – Mums Stripe Rug

Kim Seybert – Ikat Pillows

And it would only be natural to give mums on Mother’s Day like they do in Australia – mums for mum, how sweet!

Such pretty fall colors. This time of year I almost always have mums in the urns in my front yard. We’ve been out of town for a couple weeks and when we left, dahlias and sunflowers were everywhere. Now it’s all mums all around. I love watching the seasons transition through flowers. Happy Friday!! XOXO